The other day I watched a program about a man who caused a car accident. Anyone paying attention was well aware that he was distracted—driving while on his cell phone. Yet, three people tried to convince him that it was not his fault and that things just happen....
Emotional fitness is an important part of good health. What goes into your mind is an important as what goes into your body. Even if your physical body is healthy, if you're imbalanced emotionally, your self-esteem can be affected. Therefore, investing in the care and...
Love is an action word. It goes beyond the words to the doing. It's the behavior behind the words that make the concept of loving come alive. Think about it. How often have you said something with your words, but your attitude, facial expression, and behavior said...
I never believed in angles – but now I do. I think of angles as people who do nice things for us without expecting much in return. They give for the love of giving. They seek out opportunities to help, even when it seems inconvenient. They don't always look like we...
What are the benefits to having a thankful heart? You become a magnet for goodness because you are looking for the good in your life and are open to finding it. Gratitude gives rise to more gratitude. You are more fun and interesting to be around because you aren’t...
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone who wasn't really there? Better yet, have you ever been in a conversation with someone and you weren't really there? Or, have you ever been in a meeting with several people, yet nobody was really and truly there? Most...
Are you living the life you really want to live? Are you doing what makes your heart sing and your spirit sparkle? Do you wake up most mornings feeling blessed that you get to do what you love? If your answer is a resounding yes, then bravo, for you are among those...
We all want to be liked. Being liked or approved can be the driving force of our existence - for whatever reason - we sometimes do things that go against our values. However, this need to be liked can compel us to comply with things we don't agree with - perhaps even...
Anger is a form of emotional baggage, but anger like fear as I discuss on this blog, has the power to destroy lives. Letting go of anger is a choice we are free to make. But before we let go, we need to understand why we choose to hold on. For one thing, holding on to...